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    UQBAR

    4.8 (27 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Joan E.

    UQBAR is amazing! They kept some of the staff we knew and were worried about from Tomate, who seemed to be very happy. The owners are just delightful. Everyone is friendly and the service is great. The food is beyond fabulous. My friend had a red lentil soup and I had the shakshuka (made with squash and caramelized onions - the best I've ever had). Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options are listed on the menu. Street parking is easy and free. Their hours are Tuesday - Thursday 8 AM - 2 PM Friday - Saturday 8 AM - 8 PM Definitely go. It's fabulous!

    Molly C.

    Love this spot...I had not been to the previous cafe so had no expectations...but the outdoor seating away from the street in a cute courtyard looked so inviting. Inside, it's bright and cheerful, nice windows with comfy bench seats and plenty of tables. I had a gorgeous plate with savory on one side--the creamiest hummus, carrots, sliced tomatoes, olives, soft boiled eggs, house made flatbread--and sweet on the other--labneh with honey, apple slices and apple butter, grapes, sliced kiwi and pomegranate pips. As photogenic as it was delicious. To drink, I got an oatmilk fig leaf latte...the fig leaf "simple syrup" gave it a nice slightly sweet taste. Lovely spot...I'll be back!

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    Tess M.

    I discovered this new restaurant on my walk in the neighborhood and will absolutely be back! All the staff are welcoming and attentive, the menu is rotational, but I don't think there is a bad choice. I ordered the veggie sandwich and I could not have been happier when I opened the to go container, so fresh and full of flavor, a sesame seed bun?! LOVE!! Cannot recommend this place enough!

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    Great spot! Stopped by here to get some work done and grab a bite and some coffee. Really great space with lots on natural light. Service was quick and the food was on point. Will def be added to my rotation of Berkeley cafes for when I'm working from home.

    Got the quiche and cappuccino!

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    Delicious food. The atmosphere was amazing and the food just put it over the top. Must try.

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    Friendly lovely people and delicious food. Bright and cheerful. A new favorite place to go to.

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    7 months ago

    The food was fabulous. I had the ham sandwich- very fresh and flavorful. Staff was friendly and helpful. The cookie was exceptional.

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    Wonderful new spot. Fantastic food, great ambience, and just quality through and through. Highly recommend.

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